President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has today appointed Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Umar Naseer, who is currently in charge of Ministry of Foreign Affairs as special representative of the President to attend the funeral of State Dignitary Ali Umar Manik on the President’s behalf.
Late Ali Umar Manik’s funeral is scheduled to be held tomorrow in Singapore. Ministry of Islamic Affairs will announce the time of funeral prayer-in-absentia which is to be held in Maldives at a time tomorrow.
State Dignitary Mr. Ali Umar Manik has passed away on Saturday evening, around 21:30 hours in Singapore, Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Following the passing of Mr. Ali Umar Manik, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared that the National Flag be flown at half-mast for three days.
State dignitary the late Ali Umar Manik has served for more than 50 years and was employed in key posts of the Government. His services include contribution to the development of Maldivian Economy and Trade.
The biggest and most valuable gift given to the citizens and Government of Maldives by Late Ali Umar Manik is an English narration called “My Log Book”. This book includes details of his work experience during the 50 years of service, along with the changes that occurred in the development of this nation. The book has also been published in Dhivehi language as “Alhuganduge Duvahu Foiy”.